Area congregations schedule special services and events

POTTSTOWN — An “All You Can Eat” Sausage and Pancake Breakfast will be hosted by St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Cost is $6 adults and $3.50 children.

Members of the church will meet at First Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday for the “Crop Walk.”

Shenkel UCC

NORTH COVENTRY — The Rev. Daniel Moser will be welcomed back to the pulpit on Sunday as part of the 175th anniversary of Shenkel United Church of Christ, 1580 Shenkel Road. Moser served as pastor from 1978 to 1994. A video of his farewell will be viewed during the adult Sunday School session.

After the 10:45 a.m. service (the only service on Sunday), the mysterious time capsule that was prepared and buried in the ground 25 years ago in 1987 will be opened. Pastor Dan was present when this capsule was sealed and saved to be opened this year. Refreshments will be served afterward in the social room.

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First Baptist

POTTSTOWN — The trustees, under the direction of Michael Heinz, are holding a work day beginning at 9 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, King and Charlotte streets; everyone can participate.

Members are participating in the CROP Walk at 2 p.m. on Sunday starting from First Presbyterian Church on Evans Street. CROP is a program of Church World Service that seeks to reduce world hunger. One fourth of the money raised will stay in Pottstown to be used through the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities to reduce hunger in this community. Walkers will be commissioned during the morning worship service.

James Grace, son of James and Suzanne Grace, will be recognized in the morning service as a graduate of Pottsgrove High School.

Senior Pastor Dr. Marvin A. Marsh has returned following a five-week medical leave following surgery. The staff and many of the laity have provided coverage for worship leadership and pastoral care during his absence.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

POTTSTOWN — Harvest Home Sunday will be celebrated with services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St. The altar will be adorned with fruits of fall harvest. The congregation will contribute can and food goods to Pottstown Cluster Outreach Center.

Temple UMC

NORTH COVENTRY — The annual Fall Fest with Shenkel UCC will be held tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Temple United Methodist Church, at the corner of Temple and Unionville roads.

St. John’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — Members of St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St., will be participating in the CROP walk on Sunday, meeting at First Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. Walkers and sponsors are still needed.

Victory Christian

POTTSTOWN — Pastor Reggie Brooks of Victory Christian Life Center will be the guest speaker at the Men’s Breakfast at 8 a.m. today at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive.

Zions UCC

POTTSTOWN — The annual Ham Supper will be hosted from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. Family style and takeout with homemade desserts are available. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, and 4 and under are free.

Join Pastor Linda Higgins and the confirmation class as well as the Youth Group in the CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday. Contact Kim Staton to sponsor walkers or to make a donation.

Members can support the church by participating in the gift card program from Giant and/or Redner’s. Cards may be used for both groceries and gas and the church receives 5 percent of the grocery card purchase.

Zion’s is again shopping at Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event for nonprofit organizations on Tuesday. A $5 donation equals a 25 percent discount and a donation to the church.

Music opportunities are available for contemporary service choir (rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays) and Senior Choir (rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays).

Coventryville UMC

POTTSTOWN — A Homecoming Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday at Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road. The service will feature the concert of gospel music by the Jacobs Brothers who have been in ministry for over 50 years. All are welcome.

Coventry Brethren

POTTSTOWN — Children’s Jubilee Sunday will be celebrated at Coventry Church of the Brethren, 946 Keen Road.

Shepherd of the Hills

BECHTELSVILLE — The preschool will hold a Hallelujah Harvest celebration Friday night at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, in the fellowship hall.

Hopewell Community

POTTSTOWN — The Men’s Conjoint Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. today at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive. Pastor Reggie Brooks from Victory Christian Life Center will be teaching.

New Hanover Lutheran

GILBERTSVILLE — The monthly men’s breakfast for New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2941 Lutheran Road, will be held today at 8 a.m. at the Gilbertsville Fire Co.

The women’s monthly breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Woodside Restaurant in Bechtelsville.

Mt. Herman Baptist

POTTSTOWN — The Men and Women’s Day Ministry will be celebrated on Sunday at Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church, 41-42 Hemlock Row. Guest preacher at the 11 a.m. worship service will be The Rev. Rhonda Charles-Williams of Bear, Del. Guest preacher at the 3:30 p.m. service will be The Rev. James S. Hall Jr., pastor of Triumph Baptist Church, Philadelphia.

Christ Lutheran

BARTO — A “Using the Bible” class will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, for those children who are in 3rd grade and were presented a Bible the previous Sunday.

Cedarville UMC

NORTH COVENTRY — A Special Music Sunday will be held at Cedarville United Methodist Church, 1092 Laurelwood Road. The traditional worship services at 8 and 11 a.m. will feature the singing of hymns, and combinations of the choir, brass band, hand bell choir, piano and organ, along with a children’s message in word and song at 11 a.m. Throughout the 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service, the Praise Team will lead in songs of praise. The service also will include various musical presentations and a special time with children.

St. John’s Lutheran

SUMNEYTOWN — A rummage sale will be held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3104 Main St., on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ($1 a shopping bag/$5 a trash bag from 5 to 8 p.m.); and Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. with $1 and $5 a bag all morning.

For information call 215-234-4888.

Good Shepherd UCC

BOYERTOWN — A service for the Blessing of the Animals will be held today at 10 a.m. by Pastor Christie at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., on the lawn behind the church by the parking lot. People are asked to bring their pets or favorite stuffed animal.

Members of the church will also gather to remove the old shrubbery and plants from the front of the church from 9 a.m. to noon. Scott Rothenberger, a member of the church and an architectural landscaper, will be in charge of the project.

Brayden Tolosky, son of Alex Tolosky and Angela Long, will be baptized at the 10:20 a.m. service on Sunday.

Members of the Confirmation Class will attend a retreat at Calvary Church in Reading on Friday and Saturday.

Providence Mennonite

COLLEGEVILLE — A pancake breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11 a.m. today at Providence Mennonite Church. The cost is a donation. Proceeds will go to Phoenixville Area Community Center. On Sunday, which is Mission Sunday, Charles Jones will be speaking about his mission trip to Africa.

Valley Forge UMC

VALLEY FORGE — The Annual Flea Market to support mission work in both Phoenixville and abroad will be held today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valley Forge United Methodist Church, Route 23. Refreshments will be available.

Trinity Reformed UCC

COLLEGEVILLE — Special music will be given by the Cherub, Junior and Chancel Choirs during Sunday services at Trinity Reformed Church, United Church of Christ, 532 E. Main St.

At the 10:45 a.m. service there will be a recognition of the Senior High Sunday School Class as the “Class of the Month” which is led by Susan Bishop and Cindy Golden.

St. John’s UCC

PHOENIXVILLE — Flu shots will be offered to the community from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 315 Gay St., in Gruber Hall. The cost is $10 or your Medicare Part B card. Parish Nurse Ruth Brobst is coordinating the event.

Pastor Gruber will be conducting worship at the Flagg House at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

James Matz is welcomed as supply organist beginning Sunday.

A pastor’s class for persons desiring to unite with St. John’s will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Leiby Parlor on Monday.

St. James Lutheran

LIMERICK — A “Worship Discernment Meeting” will start at noon on Sunday at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road.

Spring City UMC

SPRING CITY — A Hymn Sing will be held on Sunday at Spring City United Methodist Church, 45 N. Church St.

A free community meal (Hope on the Hill) will be served at 5 p.m. on Wednesday in Fellowship Hall.